The Onigbesi of Igbesi Land in Isin Local Government Area of Kwara State, Oba Moses Oyinloye Iwedunmoye I, has died just days after regaining his freedom from kidnappers. The traditional ruler passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a hospital where he had been receiving treatment following his release from captivity. His death…
Leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland have joined forces in an unprecedented push for greater self-determination, raising fresh questions about the future of the United Kingdom. The leaders of the Scottish National Party (SNP), Plaid Cymru and Sinn Féin met in Cardiff on Monday, September 14, where they signed a memorandum of understanding calling…
Nigerian-American DJ and producer Michael Adeyinka, popularly known as DJ Tunez, has been named Best DJ Africa at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA). The award adds another major achievement to the career of the DJ, who is widely recognised for his work across the Afrobeats scene and his long-standing association with Nigerian music…
Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy has announced his retirement from international football, bringing an end to an eight-year career with the Lions of Teranga. The 34-year-old confirmed the decision on Sunday through his social media accounts, posting a tribute video highlighting some of the most memorable moments of his time with the national team. “Jerejef (Thank…
His Imperial Majesty, *Oba Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, the 51st Ooni of Ife, has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Directors of *Amaranta Oil & Gas Development Company Limited. The appointment comes as Oil Mining Lease 42 (OML 42) enters a new phase of development, with Amaranta positioning itself to play a larger…
An AI company has revealed that a weapons-development cell in northern Yemen, believed to be linked to the Iran-backed Houthi movement, used Anthropic’s Claude AI to help develop software for guided rockets and advanced missile systems. According to Anthropic’s latest threat intelligence report, the group was involved in three weapons programmes, including a multi-stage ballistic…
The British Army is bringing horses back into military training, reviving a capability that many might have assumed disappeared with the age of traditional cavalry. The Army has been testing mounted troops and horses in modern battlefield environments, including wooded and difficult terrain where conventional vehicles may struggle to operate. Recent training has featured soldiers…
Former presidential candidate and activist Omoyele Sowore has renewed his call for Nigeria to reconsider its approach to cannabis, arguing that the country should regulate and commercialise the crop rather than continue destroying cannabis farms. Sowore believes cannabis could become a significant source of economic value for Nigeria if properly regulated and developed for medicinal…
Terra Industries, an Abuja-based defence-technology and robotics startup, has secured $2 million in contracts to provide security and surveillance for lithium-mining operations in Nigeria. The contracts, signed with two mining companies, come just one week after Terra launched its new commercial division, marking an early breakthrough as the company expands its autonomous security technology from…
The Nigeria Police Force has arrested 27-year-old Hafsat Abubakar over the alleged creation and circulation of a forged document falsely claiming that fintech company OPay was shutting down its operations in Nigeria. The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) on September 4, 2026, following a digital…
